Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Y38.5 is the diagnosis code for Terrorism involving nuclear weapons. This code falls under the section "Legal intervention, operations of war, military operations, and terrorism" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where Y38.5 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Y38.5 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Y38.5 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Terrorism involving nuclear weapons". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Y38.5 is Y38 ("Terrorism"). Y38.5 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Y38.5 is located in Section Y35-Y38 — "Legal intervention, operations of war, military operations, and terrorism" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Y38.5 has 1 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Y38.5X.
Use Y38.5 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Terrorism involving nuclear weapons" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Terrorism involving nuclear weapons is Y38.5.
No, Y38.5 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Y38.5 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Y38.5 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.